Auxiliary Painting 2026-2027

This contract awards Montana Paint, Inc. a single‑prime, unit‑price painting and drywall services contract for auxiliary (non‑academic) buildings on the Montana State University campus in Bozeman for the 2026‑2027 fiscal period. The work includes priming, one‑coat and two‑coat painting of gypsum board, plaster, and concrete block surfaces, sheetrock installation and demolition, and taping/spackling of new drywall. All labor must be paid at the 2025 Montana prevailing‑wage rates, with at least 50 % of the workforce being bona‑fide Montana residents, and the contractor must provide the required bonds and insurance. The solicitation was opened on April 28 2026, and the award was made the same day. • Scope covers interior wall/ceiling painting, concrete block painting, drywall installation, demolition, and taping. • Unit‑price schedule totals $36.75 per square foot across eight line items. • Contractor must meet stringent bonding (100 % performance & payment bonds) and prevailing‑wage compliance for a contract expected to exceed $150 k.